Jockey Robby Albarado accused of assault, is suspended

2:52 AM,
May 5, 2012

Jockey Robby Albarado is charged with domestic violence. He is suspended from racing and lost Derby Day mounts.

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The Courier-Journal

Jockey Robby Albarado was arrested on a domestic violence charge Friday morning, leading to his suspension from racing and the loss of his Kentucky Oaks and Derby Day mounts.

Churchill Downs stewards suspended Albarado indefinitely. He will not be able to ride again until he goes goes before the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's license review committee.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department arrested Albarado at 9:15 a.m. Friday at his home in the 17500 block of Aiken Road, said Carl Yates, a spokesman. He was arrested on a warrant alleging fourth-degree assault, domestic ...